Baltimore RNLI called out to provide medical evacuation from Cape Clear

Baltimore RNLI were called out yesterday to provide a medical evacuation from Cape Clear island. 

The volunteer lifeboat crew launched their all-weather lifeboat at 9.26am, following a request to bring a doctor to the island and provide a medical evacuation.

The Baltimore all-weather lifeboat crew arrived at North Harbour in Cape Clear Island at 9.52am

The casualty was transferred by stretcher onboard the lifeboat and they departed the Island at 10.05am.

The lifeboat returned to the station in Baltimore arriving at 10.30am and the casualty was handed over to the care of HSE ambulance crew at 10.35am.

There were five volunteer crew onboard the lifeboat, coxswain Aidan Bushe, mechanic Micheal Cottrell and crew members David Ryan, Kieran Collins and Jerry Smith.  Station medical advisor, Dr Don Creagh, accompanied the crew on the call.

Conditions at sea during the callout were poor with a south westerly force 4 wind, a 2m sea swell and fog with visibility of one nautical mile.

Speaking following the callout, Kate Callanan, Baltimore volunteer lifeboat press officer said: ‘If you find yourself in a medical emergency whilst on an island don’t hesitate call 999 or 112. On behalf of Baltimore RNLI lifeboat crew, fundraising committee and the operations team I would like to thank everyone for their support in 2021 and wish you all a very happy, healthy and safe New Year.’